How to Store Candy Apples

By Alicia Bodine

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When you store candy apples you have to keep two different foods fresh: the candy shell and the apple. Hard-candy coatings keep almost indefinitely, but the apple inside doesn't have so long, especially if there is a gap where the stick enters. If there is a gap, you can keep the apple about three days in the refrigerator; if you seal around the stick's entry point with candy, caramel or chocolate, you can keep the apple about two weeks if you prevent as much oxygen from getting to it as you can.

Place a 12-inch-by-12-inch piece of wax paper on the work surface. Position the candy apple stick-side upward on the wax paper.

Bring the four corners of the wax paper together and them around the stick tightly. Wrap the apple with a couple layers of plastic wrap.

Store the apples in the refrigerator up to two weeks.

Tip

Use a 12-inch-by-12-inch piece of colored cellophane to wrap gift candy apples for a striking presentation.

Warning

If you see any on the stick or the entry point don't eat the candy apple.

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About the Author

Alicia Bodine has been a professional writer for 13 years. She has produced thousands of articles for online publications such as Demand Studios, GoBankingRates and WiseGeek. Bodine is passionate about gardening, travel, education and finance. She has received awards for being a top content producer.